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Open plant and reduced spines. Comprehensive disease package. Slightly darker fruit and higher yielding than Paycheck.

Disease Resistance
Cucumber Mosaic Virus
Powdery Mildew
Watermelon Mosaic Virus
Zucchini Yellows Mosaic Virus
Attributes
Item Number
V42002
Maturity (days)
43
Length (inches)
7 - 8
Color
Medium Green
Squash Type
Zucchini
Fruit Shape
Cylindrical
Hybrid  
Yes
Grower Preferred  
Yes
Treatment   
FarMore FI400
Canada
No

Growing Tips

Herbicide Caution

Some pre-emergence herbicides can and will cause distortions in squash and pumpkins, especially the species with the corky stems. It also has been noticed in hardstem varieties. These distortions may show up in both color or shape.

Planting

Direct seed into field. Plant ½” - ¾” deep. Row spacing should range from 36” - 60” apart. In row spacing ranges from 18” - 24”.

Planting Guidelines - Squash Summer
Approximate Seeds per Pound:
2,500 - 6,000
Seeding Rate per Acre by Weight:
1.7 - 1.8 lbs
Seeding Rate per Acre in M (1,000):
4.6 - 10.1 M
Seeding Rate Seeds per 1,000 foot of Row:
500 - 667
Seed or Plant Spacing In Row:
18 - 24"
Seed or Plant Spacing Between Rows:
36 - 60"
Seed or Plant Spacing Depth:
.5 - .75"
Recommended Soil Temperature:
70 - 80°F
Days to Germination:
7 - 10
Management

Scout fields every 7 days. Inspect for weeds, insect, and disease infestation.

Harvest

Harvest every other day. Fruit should be 7 - 8” in length and 1 - 2½” in diameter. Another way to determine harvestablity is to harvest when blossom has wilted.

Storage

Store at 40 - 50ºF and at 95% humidity.